Sr. Python Developer

Python server development using Django, Flask, or other python frameworks.

Experience working with and building RESTful APIs.

Ability to write unit-tested and maintainable code.

Expertise in cloud platforms (preferable AWS: both traditional EC2 and serverless Lambda), micro-services architecture.

Experience with API security frameworks, token management and user access control including OAuth, JWT, etc.

Understanding of caching strategies and implementation (Redis, Memcache, etc.)

• Experience in building reusable, and modular UI components and ensure cross browser compatibility.
• 3+ years developing, deploying, and supporting web applications built on framework. like Django/ NodeJS/ ReactJS.
• Must have 3+ years of current experience in Python or Go
• Knowledge in writing automated tests
• Proficient in High Level Systems Integration Design
• Understanding of Accessibility and internationalization
• Proficient in source control using GitHub
• Experience with building and maintaining a SaaS product at scale
• Write code that is tested and testable and you take responsibility for the quality of the code you produce. You will be helping build the best user experience for our Anaplan platform.
• Work in a hybrid cloud infrastructure, considering the implementation of functionality through several distributed components and services.
• Express your positive energy and enthusiasm - cultural fit is a really big deal for us. we're looking for really committed people who love solving big problems and are self-motivated to get things done.
• Familiar with developing SaaS applications using Django, NodeJS, ReactJS for development, be an added plus.

Job Description

Job Purpose 

We work in the latest technology, and our foundations are data structures, algorithms, strong logical reasoning, and mathematics. We are looking for very strong engineers who love coding, optimizing, and making sure their code is the most efficient possible.

You will be involved with hardcore development. If you are an assembler of code or packages from different places to build something, you may not find our team to be the right fit.

You must be someone who can build anything from the ground up. Programming language should not be any barrier for you, as you should be able to pick up any programming language or underlying technology within a week.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Core development. Ready to participate in designing, brainstorming, and development process. You must give sleepless nights to meet deadlines whenever required.

Desired Candidate Profile

Essential Skills 

• Reliable, Accountable and Trustworthy
• Ability to understand software requirements based on a wireframe/program specification
• Familiarity with GoLang / PHP / Python / Java / C / C++ / Linux Shell and Scripting / HTML / CSS / JS / Node.js is a plus
• Effective communication skills to ensure smooth coordination of tasks with Team Leader
• Knowledge of MongoDB, MySQL, and PL/SQL is a plus
• Familiarity with ML, TensorFlow, and Keras is a plus
• Knowledge of web servers such as Apache, NGNIX, and the HTTP protocol is plus
• Knowledge of multi-process, threads, memory, and filesystem on Linux is desirable

Responsibilities

• Mentoring Team of Juniors, Code Reviews, and System Design Understanding
• Design and develop APIs using NodeJs, TypeScript, and deployment using the CICD pipeline.
• Apply code reviews and development quality reviews to make sure best practices are implemented
• Expertise with MySQL including the design of schemas and development for these databases
• Understanding of System Architectures, Design Patterns, and SOLID Principles
• Knowledge of git-based workflows such as git-flow, Proficient with code editors & linting tools

Requirements

• 2+ years of development experience with NodeJS, and Javascript frameworks related to the web stack
• Understanding the nature of asynchronous programming and its quirks and workarounds
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written

Good to have

• Experience with AWS Microservices
• Experience with payment gateways
• Exposure to AWS Services, policies, and the DevOps pipeline is a plus.
• Expertise with React, Redux, Hooks, and its core principles

• Understand fundamental design principles and best practices for developing backend servers and web applications  Gather requirements, scope functionality, estimate and translate those requirements into solutions.  
• Implement and integrate software features as per requirements. 
•  Deliver across the entire app life cycle.
•   Work in a product creation project and/or technology project with implementation or integration responsibilities, Improve an existing code base, if required, and ability to read source code to understand data flow and origin
• Design effective data storage for the task at hand and know how to optimize query performance along the way.  
• Follow an agile methodology of development and delivery  
• Strictly adhere to coding standards and internal practices; must be able to conduct review code  Mentor and possibly lead junior developers  
• Contribute towards innovation  Performance optimization of apps 
•  Explain technologies and solutions to technical and non-technical stakeholders  
• Diagnose bugs and other issues in products  
• Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency

Must have / Good to have:

• 4+ years experience with Core Python development  Design and implementation of high-availability, and performant applications on Unix environment  
• Good with multithreading and data structures  
• Develop back-end components to improve responsiveness and overall performance  
• Familiarity with database design, integration wiht applications and python packaging.  Familiarity with front-end technologies (like JavaScript and HTML5), REST API, security considerations  
• Familiarity with functional testing and deployment automation frameworks  
• Experience in development for 3-4 production ready application using Python as programming language  
• Experience in writing unit test cases including positive and negative test cases 
•  Experience of CI/CD pipeline code deployment (Git, SVN, Jenkins or Teamcity) 
•  Experience with Agile and DevOps methodology 
•  Very good problem-solving skills  
• Experience with Web technologies is a plus  
• Experience with ELK stack is a plus.

Required Skills :

• Writing well-designed, testable and efficient code.

• Development of the website

• Debugging and removal of errors.

• Should have worked on .Net, C#, Jquerry, SQL Server

• Additional knowledge on WordPress and MVC preferred

• Gathering and evaluating user feedback.

• Working as a part of a dynamic team to deliver winning products.

• Providing code documentation and other inputs to technical documents.

• Supporting continuous improvement by investigating alternatives and new technologies and presenting these for architectural review.

• Troubleshooting and debugging to optimize performance.

The Profile

• Strong experience in Angular

• You are highly goal driven and work well in fast paced environments

• You possess strong analytical skills and are comfortable dealing with numerical data

• You are adaptable and thrive in changing environment

. Work on Angular 6+

• Good communication, Report to USA manager

• Remote work

• Expert with Git, PR

Overview

Xcelpros is a Global company, headquartered in Chicago (US) with multiple locations in US and Bengaluru, India. Our focus is Tech Innovation, Product Development and Technology Consulting.

We are hiring for our Product Development team and have an immediate need for a Backend Developer / Fullstack MERN Developer. The position calls for someone with a mindset who can build great products, manage multiple projects and related tasks on deadline. We are looking for high-quality and passionate developers that want to be a part of a great product team.

You need to have at least 2 years of demonstrated experience  as a Backend Developer using MERN (NodeJS, MongoDB, PostgreSQL & Express) & GraphQL technologies. The candidate will work closely with our internal teams in the design, development, launch and enhancement of various products.

About XcelPros

XcelPros is a Global company, headquartered in Chicago (US) with multiple locations in US and Bengaluru, India. XcelPros is focused on Tech Innovation, Product Development and Technology Consulting.

XcelPros specializes in technology solutions for Business-to-Business (B2B) and Business-to-Consumer (B2C) areas. We believe technology is the enabler of exponential growth for us and our customers. We are strategists delivering innovative business and technology solutions.  We have been well funded and operational since 2011.

XcelPros and affiliated group of companies are proud to foster a high-performance culture, one that's defined by having the best people, with the skills and determination to deliver above and beyond. We look for insightful and astute professionals who are also forward-thinking, confident, self-motivated and globally minded. Our core team consists of professionals with a wide range of skills and backgrounds.  XcelPros is continuously looking for talented, highly motivated individuals who believe in excellence and are committed to providing superior service to our customers and stakeholders. 

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the design and development of  Web and Mobile applications using NodeJS, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Apollo - GraphQL and React
• You are required to have experience with development in Microservices Architecture 
• Experience with NestJS framework is a major plus
• Hands on experience with GoLang is not mandatory but a major plus

Start Date - Immediate

Positions - 2 (Immediate Need)

Responsibilities

• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience building applications in NodeJS, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Apollo - GraphQL and React
• Strong and mandatory experience of 2 years of experience in building applications using the Microservices architecture in NodeJS
• Strong and mandatory skills in Automating Components, Perceptibility, Configuration Management, Debugging & Consistency while writing Microservices.
• Experience building applications using NestJS or similar frameworks is a major plus 
• Experience building applications and service integrations using Apollo /  GraphQL
• Adhere to best practices of engineering by writing high-quality code.
• Hands on experience in Elastic Search and related technologies
• Hands on experience with one or more testing frameworks such as  Jest
• You are required to write / conduct unit & integration testing to ensure code meets high-quality standards
• Collaborate with multiple stakeholders, including Production Support, BAs, Architect, Project Managers, and Product Owners to deliver high quality solutions.
• Develop, build, configure and unit test solutions from low level designs
• Ensure that solutions meet requirements outlined in the design documentation
• Perform all work to agreed time, cost and quality constraints
• Ensure that developed solutions are peer reviewed and formally documented
• Design, develop, test and document detailed technical specifications for application components built using MERN (MongoDB, ExpressJS, ReactJS, NodeJS) stack and integrations
• Develop and maintain high traffic / high performance React and Node based e-commerce web applications and web services, including support for mobile
• Participate in support activities to help UI developers integrate with APIs / services
• Create and maintain scalable infrastructure leveraging modern AWS cloud platforms
• Knowledge of all development aspects within an Agile SDLC framework, including; estimation, design, development, unit test, code reviews, and documentation
• Develop solutions that satisfy business requirements as outlined in user stories, and within agreed upon timelines
• Ensure solutions are of high-quality with regards to following standards and best practices, as well as satisfying security and performance requirements
• Collaborate effectively with other Agile team members
• Work with the Production Support team in the research and resolution of production issues.
• Prior hands-on experience with architecture for Web and Mobile technologies, E-commerce, Payment Gateways, Data security and encryption is a major plus
• Experience with CICD, containers and container management platforms(Dockers, Docker Swarm/Kubernetes, etc.)
• Knowledge of GOLANG is a major plus
• Good understanding of the Twelve-factor App methodology is a major plus
• Experience defining new architectures and ability to drive project from an architecture standpoint is a major plus
• Experience with Security configuration is a major plus
• Experience in understanding platforms & key AWS services like Elastic Beanstalk, AWS Lambda, ECS, AWS Fargate, EKS, EC2, S3 etc. is a major plus
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in cloud integrations
• Highest levels of code quality
• Needs to conduct weekly code reviews
• Ensure timely and quality release of the product in collaboration with other team members
• Must be a self-starter and able to build up presence in the team.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Technical Expertise / Hands-On Skills:

• MERN (MongoDB, ExpressJS & Node JS)
• PostGreSQL
• Apollo GraphQL
• JEST
• RESTAPIs

Key Deliverables

• Develop very high sense of ownership, the zeal to build scalable applications
• Develop a deep understanding of product development and start-up ecosystem
• Work with a performance oriented team driven by ownership and open to experiments
• Build customer facing technology product for global customers
• Collaborate with development teams to help identify and develop reusable platforms/libraries.

Key Requirements

• Can do attitude
• Highly motivated to bring fresh thoughts to the table
• Highly creative and most importantly willing to exercise it
• Self-starter and self-learner focused on research and learning
• Ability to play a variety of roles and most importantly take accountability
• Ability to communicate openly and embrace various perspectives without judgment
• Believe in a ”No politics” attitude. Politics can be detrimental to yourself and the organization.

• At least 2+ years of product development experience with expertise in designing and implementing high-performance java enterprise applications
• Extensive knowledge in Object-Oriented Programming and Design
• Extensive knowledge of Java, Spring, Spring MVC, Spring Boot, Hibernate, Struts
• Exposure to or experience with Git, Bitbucket, Jira, Jenkins etc.
• Experience with HTML/XHTML, CSS, Javascript, AJAX, DOM, Reactjs
• Extensive knowledge in creating and consuming RESTful API
• Extensive knowledge in automated unit testing using JUnit
• Experience in AWS infrastructure
• Knowledge in writing SQL queries and interacting with database systems such as Oracle, SQL Server,
• Thorough orientation towards Code reviews, Coding standards, Design Standards, and Code Documentation
• Knowledge in design patterns
• Knowledge of Data modeling in RDBMS or NoSQL databases
• A proactive approach to identify alternatives for a given problem statement
• Should have worked on enterprise-class applications
• Should have worked in an Agile environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills